Achievement Badges
These cover a wide variety of individual topics related to horses and riding. There are three levels of badges
- Mini Achievement Badges – these are aimed at younger members training up to D+ level. They are smaller than the other badges and have a purple border. They are an introduction to the topics covered in the Achievement badges and can be a fun addition to rallies.
- Achievement Badges – these are aimed at junior members at D+ to C+ level. They have a navy blue border. When you have collected 21 of these badges you are awarded the Gold Achievement Badge.
- Advanced Achievement Badges – these are for our senior members and cover topics required for C+ to A test. They have a gold border.
Sport Badges
These badges are designed to give members an introduction to the wide variety of sports that The Pony Club has to offer. Each badge has two levels, an intro badge, aimed at younger members, and a more advanced badge for older members. Each badge covers rules, dress and technique for the specific sport.
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Pony Club Tests
The Pony Club Test structure is a pathway that encourages members to learn progressively. Each test covers riding and horse care, to help riders develop their skills and learn how to care for their horses. When you pass a test you are awarded a certificate and a coloured, circular felt which sits behind your Pony Club badge.
The Pony Club Tests are at the heart of all Pony Club training. The test structure starts with E test at a minimum age of 4 and works up to A, which members can take up to the age of 25. The Pony Club training structure encourages members to take tests which enables them to learn progressively about horse and pony care and riding. The tests are taken at recommended ages and are designed with certain objectives in mind.
The highest Test, the A Test, is a sought-after accolade which is recognised worldwide and held by many top-level equestrian professionals.
Test Age Requirements
E Test – Minimum age 4
D Test – Minimum age 8
D+ Test – Minimum age 10
C Test* – Minimum age 11
C+ Test* – Minimum age 13
B Test* – Minimum age 14
B+ Test – Minimum age 16
AH Test – Minimum age 16
A Test – Minimum age 18
*Riding and horse care elements can be split and examined separately.
Before you take your D test you must pass the Mini Road Rider badge, before you can be awarded your C Test the Road Rider Achievement Badge must be achieved.
Some of the Pony Club Tests provide direct entry into British Horse Society and British Show jumping Exams.